How to Pronounce Elision

To pronounce "elision", say EL-is-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈlɪ.zj(ə)n̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪˈlɪ.zj(ə)n̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “elision”

"elision" has 3 syllables: el-is-ion. It rhymes with prelusion, if that helps it stick.

What does elision mean?

noun

  1. The deliberate omission of something.
  2. The omission of a letter or syllable between two words; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.

Words that rhyme with elision

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prelusion

Related words

omittanceomissionellipsisskippingeclipsisunderarticulationnonomissionapocope

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elision"?▾

"Elision" has 3 syllables: el · is · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "elision"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elision" is /ɪˈlɪ.zj(ə)n̩/.

What does "elision" mean?▾

Elision: The deliberate omission of something.

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